Harnew Elem School

Harnew Elementary School serves 520 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Oak Lawn, Illinois. With 47 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1, providing students with more individualized attention than many elementary schools. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #560 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 85th percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 7.6 out of 10, Harnew shows strong educational outcomes, though reading proficiency at 38% across grade levels indicates ongoing opportunities for literacy development. Located at 9101 Meade Avenue in Cook County's ZIP code 60453, Harnew serves a stable suburban community where the median household income is $77,221 and median home values reach $250,900. The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.8%, with 29% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

This large suburban setting in Oak Lawn provides families with a well-established community atmosphere while maintaining proximity to greater Chicago area resources and opportunities.